L.A. Sports Council’s top sports moments of 2012
USA’s Allyson Felix carries the American flag after winning the 200 meters at the 2012 London Olympics. www.lasports.org. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin tries to stretch into the end zone against USC linebacker Hayes Pullard. The Bruins defeated the Trojans, 38-28. www.lasports.org. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Olympian Kim Rhode posing with her shotgun and medals at Oak Tree Shooting Range on May 20, 2011, before she won gold at the 2012 London Olympics. www.lasports.org. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers acquired two of the league’s top stars over the summer in their quest to win another NBA title. www.lasports.org. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)
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The Dodgers new ownership group addresses the media on May 13 at Dodger Stadium. www.lasports.org. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Angels outfielder Mike Trout had one of the greatest rookie seasons in history. www.lasports.org. (Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images)
David Beckham celebrates with his sons after the Galaxy defeated the Houston Dynamo, 3-1, to win the 2012 MLS Cup at Home Depot Center. www.lasports.org. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Kings players celebrate winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup on June 11. www.lasports.org. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
